Melicoccus bijugatus

The mamoncillo, also known as the Spanish lime or genip, is a tropical fruit native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America. The fruit is small, green, and covered with a thin, rough skin, encasing a juicy, translucent pulp that is both sweet and tart. The name "mamoncillo" is derived from the Spanish language, and it is also known as quinua in Portuguese, mamon in French, and aguaymanto in some regions of South America. In Hebrew, the fruit is called מָמוֹנְצִ'יו (mamontsiyo). The mamoncillo is typically consumed fresh, often by sucking the pulp through a small hole made in the skin, and it is also used in various culinary preparations such as jams, jellies, and beverages. The tree that bears this fruit, Melicoccus bijugatus, is a member of the soapberry family, Sapindaceae, and is widely cultivated in tropical regions for its edible fruit and ornamental value.